Part-Time Food Service Assistant

TrulyHired; Colonial Beach (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Beach Public Schools seeks a Food Service Assistant to assist in organization, preparation, cooking, and serving meals to students and staff. The role reports to the Director of Food Service and supports daily meal service in a 10-month school calendar.

The position requires a High School Diploma/GED, CPR/AED and ServSafe certificates, and the ability to lift up to 60 pounds. Strong teamwork and communication are essential to maintain safety and quality.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• CPR/AED and ServSafe certifications preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 60 lbs and work in a school cafeteria environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation and serving of meals following recipes and nutrition guidelines.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen and dining areas.
• Support food service operations including serving, selling, and basic cashier tasks.
• Follow directions from the Director of Food Service.

Skills

Food prep

Sanitation

Safety compliance

Communication

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma/GED

CPR/AED Training

ServSafe Certification

Job description

Job Description

Colonial Beach Public Schools

"Every Student. Every Minute. Every Day."

Food Service Assistant

Pay Grade: Hourly

Period of Employment: 10 Month FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Supervised by and/or Reports to: Director of Food Service

General Responsibilities: Responsible for assisting in the organization, preparation, cooking, and serving of food to students and adults of Colonial Beach Public Schools.

Essential Duties

(This list is intended solely as an illustration of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude their addition if they are similar to or a logical extension of the position.)

Essential Responsibilities

• Assists with the preparation and serving of food in accordance with established recipes and governmental and nutritional guidelines


• Assists manager in maintaining standards of work, sanitation, and safety ensuring that food items are properly stored, cooked, shipped, and served in a safe, sanitary, and timely manner


• Participates in a variety of food service operations and functions as needed, including serving food, selling food, and cleaning kitchen equipment and work areas


• Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

Requisite Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with principals, school staff and administrators


• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks


• Ability to perform arithmetic calculations at the level necessary for satisfactory job performance


• Ability to be able to lift and move packages up to 60lbs


• Demonstrated ability in written and oral communication


• Demonstrated ability to relate effectively to students, teachers, staff, central office personnel, and community members


• Understanding of and ability to maintain rapport with persons from diverse, cultural, ethnic, and racial groups

Education or Equivalency Requirements

Minimum/Preferred

Education Level

Description:

Minimum

High School Diploma/GED

Certification/Licenses

Description:

CPR/AED Training

ServSafe Certificate

Possession and/or eligible

Work Experience:

Equivalent to or at least:

Type:

Area or Field

None-Some

Specific

Physical Requirements

Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public through the use of the telephone and personal contact as normally defined by the ability to see, read, talk, hear, handle or feel objects and controls. Physical capability to effectively use and operate various items of office related equipment, such as, but not limited to: a personal computer, calculator, copier, and fax machine. Some climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, and repetitive motions. Some heavy work requiring the exertion of 50 pounds of force occasionally to move objects may be required.

Colonial Beach Public Schools assures equal employment opportunities and equal education opportunities for employees and students as required by federal and state orders and laws. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential tasks.